HP taking aim on IBM with risky $13.2B acquisition of EDS

Riding a hot streak that has doubled its stock price in the past three years, Hewlett-Packard Co. is rolling the dice on a $13.2 billion acquisition of technology services provider Electronic Data Systems Corp.

Sonic expects revenue growth

Pathology and radiology group Sonic Healthcare expects revenue to grow by more than 15 per cent this year, after lifting its profit by nearly 24 per cent.

Sonic expecting revenue growth above 15%

Pathology and radiology group Sonic Healthcare expects revenue to grow by more than 15 per cent this year after lifting its annual profit by nearly 24 per cent.

France Telecom considers acquisitions as it reports growth in 1Q revenue, margins

France Telecom SA on Wednesday reported growth in first-quarter revenue and profit margins and said it is ready to seek acquisitions to enhance its presence in both emerging markets and Western Europe.

EMC 1Q profit dips 14 percent, revenue up 17 percent (AP)

AP - Data storage vendor EMC Corp. says its first-quarter profit dipped 14 percent on acquisition-related charges. But it posted a double-digit revenue gain that beat Wall Street forecasts.

Google revenues rise, says hard times will drive business

The search giant continues to grow revenues while holding costs in check. Its execs are voicing some cautious optimism as they feel their business model enables others to save money.Read More...